Ch. 7 Drug Information References

D

A book used to reference the compatibility of various parenteral agents is: A. American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information B. United States Pharmacopeia Drug Information C. Ident-A-Drug D. The Injectable Drug Handbook

Physicians' Desk Reference

A compilation of package inserts with a complete description of each drug, including its chemical structure and study results

United States Pharmacists' Pharmacopeia

A comprehensive compilation of information on compounding products and ingredients and their safety as well as products used to treat specific medical conditions

Orange Book

A comprehensive listing used to determinate whether a generic drug is the same as a brand drug

Drug Topics Red Book

A good source of information pertaining to average and wholesale drug costs and prices

Formulary

A list of approved drugs to be stocked by the pharmacy; also a list of drugs covered by an insurance company

C

A patient has taken a drug in tablet form but does not know what it is; the technician might use which reference to find out what the drug is? A. American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information B. United States Pharmcacopeia Drug Information C. Ident-A-Drug D. The Injectable Drug Handbook

A

A reference text familiar to most pharmacists and available in hardback, loose-leaf hardback, pocket-sized, or by electronic subscription is: A. Drug Facts and Comparisons B. Physician's Desk Reference C. the Red Book D. United States Pharmacopeia

Handbook on Injectable Drugs

A well-known reference used for information on parenteral agents; used mostly in the hospital setting

A. Average Wholesale Price

AWP A. Average Wholesale Price B. Orange Book Code C. Direct Price D. Universal Product Code E. National Drug Code

F

All technicians should carry Facts and Comparisons in their pocket.

Clinical Pharmacology

An electronic drug compendium commonly encountered in retail and health system pharmacy settings and an officially recognized compendium by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

association

Another way to attain new drug information is to join an _________.

drug names only

Avoid books that only reference _________ _________ one way because their use can become time consuming.

conditions; terminology

Becoming familiar with various _________ and understanding the _________ are essential for becoming a competent pharmacy technician.

Drug Classificaton

Categorizing based on various characteristics, including the chemical structure of a drug, the action of a drug, and/or the therapeutic or anatomic use of a drug

D

Clinical Pharmacology is an electronic drug compendium used in: A. Retail pharmacies B. Hospital pharmacies C. Physicians' offices D. All of the above

C

Clinical Xpert provides online and mobile applications used by: A. Pharmacists and technicians B. Physicians and nurses C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Monograph

Comprehensive information on a medication's actions within that class of drugs

American Drug Index

Contains information for both prescription and OTC products; covers pronunciation of drugs, active ingredients, dosage forms, and packaging, to name a few

Drug Facts and Comparisons

Contains quick and accurate reference and drug comparison and is the most frequently used book by pharmacists

F

Contraindications list the main conditions for which the drug is used

Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy

Covers the entire scope of pharmacy, from the history of pharmacy and ethics to the specifics of industrial pharmacy and pharmacy practice

C. Direct Price

DP A. Average Wholesale Price B. Orange Book Code C. Direct Price D. Universal Product Code E. National Drug Code

C

Drug Facts and Comparisons in book form is updated: A. Monthly B. Yearly C. A and B D. None of the above

Non-formulary

Drugs not included in the drug list approved for reimbursement by the health care plans

F

Electronic devices such a smartphones and tablets are becoming more popular but are not economical.

F`

Employees are not supposed to have their phones out during work.

T

Finding websites at universities and through publishing companies is a good way to look for information.

C

If a technician must know the upper limit price and rules or the billing units for each type of drug under state AIDS drug assistance programs, he or she would use: A. Drug Facts and Comparisons B. Physicians' Desk Reference C. Drug Topics Red Book D. Orange Book Code

Ident-A-Drug

Includes more than 38,000 listings of tablet and capsule identifications

T`

It is important for technicians to carry a good pocket guide.

time; frustration

Knowing the proper book reference is important not only for finding the correct information, but also for saving _________ and avoiding _________.

Ident-A-Drug Drug Facts and Comparisons USP-NF Physician's Desk Reference Orange Book

List drug information resources that can be accessed without purchasing a book.

Manufacturers' names Dosage Forms Strengths Packaging and uses Drugs that should not be crushed or chewed Active ingredients

List five components of drug information included in the American Drug Index.

Complementary and alternative medicine Nutritional supplements nonprescription medications nondrug and preventive measures for self-treatable disorders medical foods

List five self-care options in the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

Section 1-Emergency Information Section 2-Clinical reference guide Section 3-Practice management and professional development Section 4-Pharmacy and health care organizations Section 5-Drug reimbursement information Section 6-Manufacturer/wholesaler information Section 7-Product identification Section 8- Prescription product listing Section 9-Over-the-counter/nondrug products listing Section 10-Complementary/herbal product referencing

List the 10 sections of the Red Book

Section 1-Index Section 2-Keeping up Section 3-Drug monographs Section 4-Drug Identification Section 5-Appendix

List the five sections of the Drug Facts and Comparisons

Section 1-Manufacturer indexing Section 2-Generic and trade names Section 3-Product category index Section 4-Product Identification Guide Section 5-Product Information Section 6-Diagnostic product information

List the six sections of the PDR

Goodman and Gilman's the pharmacological basis of therapeutics, Pharmacogenomics, and Principles of Therapeutics in All Areas of the Body System

Lists pharmacokinetics an pharmacodynamics, drug transport/drug transporters, drug metabolism

T

Manufacturers give a drug a name based on its chemical attributes.

pharmacy organizations

Many _________ _________ have weekly news boards that reference important information concerning pharmacy.

continuing education; online exams; live CE courses

Many websites provide _________ _________ in the form of _________ _________ and _________ _________ _________.

names

Most drugs have many _________, depending on the drug company that manufactures them.

F

Most generic drug names typically begin with J or W

E. National Drug Code

NDC A. Average Wholesale Price B. Orange Book Code C. Direct Price D. Universal Product Code E. National Drug Code

Generic Name

Name assigned to a medication or non proprietary name of a drug

B. Orange Book Code

OBC A. Average Wholesale Price B. Orange Book Code C. Direct Price D. Universal Product Code E. National Drug Code

Drug Facts and Comparisons

Of all the reference books discussed in this chapter, which one seems to be the easiest to use and understand?

B

Of the sources listed here, which would be best for finding a recommendation for a sugar-free and alcohol-free cough syrup? A. Physicians' Desk Reference B. Drug Topic Red Book C. Facts and Comparisons D. Ident-A-Drug

T

Pharmacists rely on drug information references to give correct information to health care workers.

D

Pharmacy journals contain information about: A. New drugs B. The future of pharmacy C. Legislative changes D. All of the above

websites

Pharmacy organizations have _________ on the Internet.

F

Pharmacy reference books are used by pharmacy personnel only.

USP-NF

Provides access to official standards of the FDA

Micromedex Healthcare EVidence

Provides an online and mobile application that can be used by physicians, pharmacists, and nurses within a health care facility through several different software programs that can be purchased

Martindale's The Complete Drug Reference

Provides information on drugs in clinical use worldwide

Geriatric Dosage Handbook

Provides information on suggested current dosages for geriatric patients

Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook

Provides information on suggested current dosages for pediatric patients

American Hospital Formulary Service

Provides self-care options for nonprescription medications nutritional supplements, medical foods, and complementary and alternative therapies to name a few

B

The PDR contains which of the following? A. Manufacturers' addresses and phone numbers B. Manufacturer-provided package inserts for select FDA-approved drugs C. Products listed by classification D. All of the above

D

The diagnostic product information section of the PDR contains: A. A key to controlled substances B. A key to FDA pregnancy ratings C. An FDA telephone directory D. Information on drug products used as diagnostic agents

Chemical Structure

The makeup of a chemical, including the elements, the shape, the bonding types, the molecular configurations, charges, etc.

Package Insert

The official prescribing information for a prescription drug

C

The section of Drug Facts and Comparison that shows in color 250 of the most frequently used drugs is the: A. Index B. Drug monograph C. Drug identification D. Appendix

All included some sort of medical, drug, or health-related article. Yes, because it was relevant information I did not know. Some were written by professionals in the field.

Think of some of the magazines you have read or glanced through lately. How many of them included some sort of medical, drug, or health-related article or information? Did the articles spark your interest? If so, why? Were any of them written by professionals in the field?

B

This book is a compilation of package inserts (official labels) provided by manufacturers who have paid a fee for inclusion into the reference. A. Pharmacists' Drug Reference B. Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) C. Pharmacists' Desk Reference D. Pharmacy Dosage Regulation

Brand Name

Trademark of a drug or device held by the originating manufacturing company

D. Universal Product Code

UPC A. Average Wholesale Price B. Orange Book Code C. Direct Price D. Universal Product Code E. National Drug Code

A

Which section of the Drugs Topics Red Book will list drugs that cannot be crushed? A. Clinical reference guide B. Practice management and professional development C. Drug reimbursement information D. Prescription product listings

A

_______ offers basic free drug information that can be downloaded onto a personal computer or handheld device. A. Epocrates B. Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences C. American Drug Index D. Red Book

Seminars; dinners

_________ and continuing education _________, provided by pharmacy associations, are sometimes sponsored by drug companies and are another good source of information on drug topics.

Referencing

_________ should not be limited to books alone.